[Listen or download this podcast] Jerome Pons, Head of Cooperation (Malaysia and Thailand) at the European Union spoke with CNS (Citizen News Service) in Chiang Mai, Thailand on 19th January 2017. He raised important ageing related issues and made a strong case calling upon countries to not ignore the elderly and adapt development responses to meet the unique needs of changing population demographics. Thanks to the HelpAge International's East Asia Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) for helping facilitate this interview. [Listen or download this podcast]